Sunday 12 September 2010

Sit with me a while and let me listen ...

I was looking for some textured paper to do a pen and ink drawing on, found some old cardboard off a box and sketched instead...

15 comments:

A tired retired recluse @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/ said...

I am a firm believer in "use what you have at hand" and this sketch proves my point. Very well done!

Elizabeth said...

Wow... if you hadn't left the raw edges exposed I would not have believed that was cardboard. Great drawing! Now to find me some cardboard...

nanke's stuff said...

When I read your EDM post, I was wondering what kind of cardboard it was... question answered! What a great drawing, and I really like how you pulled away some of the top paper to expose the corrugation. nancy

Karen Blados said...

WOW! I say that a lot when I look at your work, but it fits. WOW! You are a master with shading!

Alex said...

The effect is stunningly beautiful! =) I never thought that old cardboards could produce such elegant effect!

Gift of Art said...

Beautiful job! I'm very impressed both with your backing and your art.

Sandra said...

Very impressive! Your work is so inspiring.

Cathy Holtom said...

So beautifully drawn, I think the cardboard adds to it.

Anonymous said...

Stephen, this is wonderful! I like the atmosphere you've created with the soft tones. This cardboard really works for you!

Unknown said...

I love the texture the cardboard gave your drawing, which is always superb!

Pippa * Jeanne said...

Thanks for stopping by at my blog, Steve, I've been missing the art world, but just have so much going on right now. This is truly beautiful, I love, love, LOVE the raw edge combined with the drawing - BEAUTIFUL!

Hope all is well in your valley.

andrea joseph's sketchblog said...

excellent, my friend.

Sarah Ketelaars said...

Great drawing and the texture is really interesting, i love the exposed edge.

Tahirih Goffic said...

Wow! On a cardboard box!! This is really beautiful...how are you going to frame it, though, lol!

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